Community-led housing with the CoHabitat Network

The CoHabitat Network connects community-led housing (CLH) organisations and allies worldwide, working together to advance housing rights through collective, non-speculative, and people-driven solutions.

Facilitated by urbaMonde, this international network promotes sustainable, affordable housing initiatives that empower communities.

What the CoHabitat Network Does

The CoHabitat Network strengthens the global community-led housing movement by:

• Sharing knowledge & best practices through peer-to-peer learning.

• Collecting & analyzing community-led data to showcase the impact and potential of CLH.

• Developing financial tools & strategies to expand CLH access and affordability.

World Habitat’s Role

As a founding member, World Habitat collaborates with urbaMonde to provide funding, guidance, and advocacy that:

• Promotes awareness & support for CLH worldwide.

• Enhances financial literacy & capacity building for CLH organisations.

• Advocates for policy change to scale up community-led housing solutions.

• Supports the growth & sustainability of the CoHabitat Network.

Key Achievements of the CoHabitat Network

• Organised international conferences & regional hubs to foster collaboration.

• Expanded global partnerships between CLH organisations, policymakers, and funders.

• Produced essential resources, including workshops, publications, and webinars.

• Developed impactful tools such as:

  • A global CLH database to showcase and document projects.

  • Its Network Awards celebrating innovative community-led housing models.

  • The Habitat Solidarity Fund, a financial mechanism addressing the affordability gap.

• Led awareness campaigns, including social media initiatives during Urban October, to highlight inspiring CLH projects worldwide.

Discover more about the CoHabitat Network and community-led housing by:

Downloading our latest Annual Report
Exploring the latest CLH blogs